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Instruction.
The evening was enlivened with songs from Bros . Hook , White , Pritchett , Campbell , Leonard , and others , and the brethren separated with the simultaneous feeling of having spent a most enjoyable evening . Thelodge and banqueting rooms were tastefully decorated with flowers , & c .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — The weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at Bro . Sims's , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road . Present : Bros . Sims , VV . M . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; C . Evans , S . W . ; Sutton , J . W . ; Paton . Sec ; Clarke , Edgley , Baker , Smith , Briscoe , Treacher , Gartley , Forster , Gardner , Fitzer , Spencer , Eidmans , Mackie , Finch , and Marsh .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Johnson worked the First Section of the Lecture . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the questions put to , and answered by , Bro . Gartley . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Gartley acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Decree , and Bro . Johnson worked the Second Section
of the Lecture . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Clarke , Finch , and Briscoe were elected members of the lodge . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Evans was elected Master for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , when it was proposed toinvitc Bro . R . J . Taylor , W . M . 1922 , to rehearse the ceremony of installation on the 26 th inst . Nothing further offering for the good of Masonry , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter ( No . 1051 ) . — The installation meeting of this chapter took took place on Monday , the 17 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum . There were present Comps . Ellershaw , M . E . Z . ; Hall , P . Z ., as H . ; Wilde , J . ; Longman , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; Simpson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Stanton , S . E . ; Bayley , S . N . ; Gregson , P . S . ; Stanley , Dewhurst , Garnett , Hartleyand others .
, The minutes having been read | and confirmed Ex . Comp . Wm . Hall , P . Z ., regularly installed into the chair of M . E . Z . Comp . Wilde ; after which Comps . Hall , P . Z , was placed into the chair of H ., and Bayley into the chair of J . They were then duly proclaimed and saluted according to ancient form . The M . E . Z . then invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows : Comps . E . H . Garnett , S . E . ; Gregson , S . N . ; Stanley , P . S . ; Hannah , A . S . ; 1 isAiunson
Dewhurst , A . 3 . ; Simpson , reas . ; ana n . .. , Janitor . The usual votes of thanks to the I . P . Z ., Installing Officer , Treasurer , & c , were unanimously passed and ordered to be recorded on the minutes . . The chapter was then closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to the King's Arms Hotel , where a very pleasant evening was spent under the presidency of the newly-installed Principals .
ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Chapter ( No . 133 O . —The companions of this chapter met on the 10 th inst . There were present Comps . Major Douglas , as Z . j Hall , H . ; Clisham , J . ; Capt . R . Croisdale , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., Treas . ; Lewis , P . S . ; Pardoe , Campbell , Hutt , Taylor , Russell , Robertson , Pomeroy , 723 ; Hickley , P . Z . 723 } and Hill , Janitor . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The balance-sheet was then read by the Treasurer
and passed . The chief business of the evening , the installation of Principals and investiture of officers , was then proceeded with . Ex . Comp . Halt was installed as Z . ; Clisham as H . ; Lewis as J . ; and the other officers were invested as follows : Comps . Capt . Croisdale , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., as Treasurer ( re-elected ) j Taylor as S . E . j Robertson as P . S . ; Campbell , 1 st A . S . ; Russell , 2 nd A . S . ; Hitching , S . N . ; and Hill , Janitor . A Past Principal's
jewel , as well as a Y . C . ' s collar and collar jewel , was then presented in the name of the chapter to Ex . Comp . Major Douglas , in recognition of his services during the past year , for which he returned thanks in a few well-chosen words . In accordance with notice of motion , the M . E . Z . then proposed th . it ten guineas be voted from the funds of the chapter to the R . M . I , for Boys , and that this sum be nlaccd on the list of M . E . Comp . Captain Croisdale , who
had consented to act as Steward at the forthcoming festival , which was carried unanimously . Ex . Comp . Capt . Croisdale in returning thanks said the R . M . I , for Boys was an Institution of which every Mason might be justly proud , and he considered it would bear compatrson with any charity in the empire . He then proceeded to give some interesting statistics and details of the good work it was accomplishing , and expressed an earnest hope
that the present year may witness a progress commensurate with the rapid growth of the Craft , and the consequent increased claims which may be expected to fall upon the Institution of which he was on that occasion the representative . He really could not too strongly urge the claims of the Institution to their spmpathy and support , inasmuch as there never was a time when additional funds were more urcrentlv required , and it was almost needless to add that
he would personally have much pleasure in taking up to the festival on their behalf any sum they either individually or collectively might desire to contribute for so worthy an object . After the transactions of other routine business the chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned for refreshment , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . The usual loyal and R . A . toasts were duly honoured , the M . E . Z . proposing them in a few words , which went straight
to the point , and showed much practical good sense in expressing all he had to say . Ex . Comps . Captain Croisdale and Major Douglas responded to the toast of "The Prov . Grand . Officers , " and Comps . Hickley , P . Z ., and Pomeroy , H . 723 , replied for " The Visitors , " both of them strongl y eulogising the working of the chapter , and expressing their appreciation and delight at the manner in which the ininstallation had been conducted .
An economical working of the Parcels Post is , it i s stated , to be tried . The letter-carriers are to be more largely employed in the delivery of small packages ; the heavy carts are , as much as possible , to be dispensed with ; and the whole organisation is to be brought into closer accord with the financial possibilities of the Post Office .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
MANCHESTER . —Palatine Chapter ( No . 7 ) . — This chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., Ero . 'Thomas Hargreaves , assisted b y his officers , at the Queen ' s Hotel , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst . III . Bro . Dr . Royle was unanimously elected M . W . S . for the ensuing year . 111 . Bro . C . N . Beswicke-Royds , S . G . I . G . 33 , LG . N . W . Dist ., was received and saluted . The M . W . S . on behalf of the members of the chapter presented 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister ,
S . G . I . G . 33 ° , and I . G . of the N . E . Dist ., with an illuminated address , in book form , in most flattering terms , as a memento of their high appreciation and esteem for his great assistance and kind and courteous superintendence during the n years he had acted as Inspector-General of the Northern District , now divided into north-west and
north-east . Bro . Banister thanked the brethren for their great kindness to him for a quarter of a century , and for this further mark of their fraternal regard . The banquet was all that could be desired . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to and a truly happy evening spent .
YORK . —Hilda Chapter ( No . 23 ) . —The annual meeting was held on the 13 th inst ., when , in the absence of the M . W . S ., Bro . Middleton , through illness , the chapter was opened by III . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G . 33 , and I . G . N . E . Dist ., who , by the request of the brethren , perfected Bros . Baldin and Waddington to the iS ° . The M . W . S . elect , Bro . Millington , was then presented by Ex . and Perf . Bro . Cumberland , P . M . W . S ., to III . Bro . Banister , who installed him in the office of M . W . S . of the chapter
with his usual care and solemnity . The M . W . S . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Turner , High Prelate ; Simpson , rst Gen . ; Reynard , 2 nd Gen . ; Whytehead , Recorder and Treas . ; Brown , Raphael ; McGasker , Grand Marshal ; Banks , Capt . of Guards ; and Cumberland , M . C . The chapter was visited by III . Bro . R . Wilson , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . of the Leodiensis Chapter , Leeds . After the chapter was closed the brethren dined together at the Queen ' s Hotel , under the presidency of the M . W . S ,, Bro . S . Middleton , and a very nappy evening was spent .
DARLINGTON . —St . Cuthbert's Chapter ( No . 9 6 ) . —A meeting was held in the Freemasons' Hall , on the 29 th ult . The chapter was opened by Bro . R . A . Luck , M . W . S ., assisted by his officers . One candidate was present and received the Degree , every officer performing his ? art with the greatest care . III . Bro . C J . Banister , S . G . . G . 33 , and I . G . of the N . E . Dist ., who had been invited
to attend this , the second meeting of the chapter , was prevented attending , much to the disappointment of the members . This new chapter , which is admirably worked under the guidance of the painstaking and excellent M . W . S ., the brethren of which kept the Old Royal Kent Chapter well up to the mark , will shortly be one of the best Rose Croix chapters in the North Eastern District .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
MOUNT CAVALRY PRECEPTORY ( D ) . — A meeting of this old preceptory was held at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , Holborn , on the nth inst ., when there were present Sir Knights Berridge , E . C . ; Dr . Saunders , P . E . C , Prelate : D . M . Dewar , P . E . C , P . G . C . of C , & c . Recorder ; Gravelcy , 2 nd Captain ; Glenn , Expert ; J . H . Dodson , Capt . of the Lines ; II . J . Lardner , Hoi-aM , I ? Raxt * r . P . E . C . •CharlM Driver P . fVA . IVC
P . E . C . ; T . C . Walls , P . E . C . ; Alfred Williams , P . E . C . ; Storr , and others . The minutes of the previous conclave having been read and confirmed and numerous communications read from absent members , the encampment was closed and the sir knights adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was partaken of in the Temple . Upon the
removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed and were given from the chair briefly out pertinently . 'The toast of " The Grand Officers " was coupled with the name of Sir Knight C Driver , P . G . A . D . C , who responded in fitting terms . " The Health of the Past Eminent
Commanders" was flattcringlv proposed by the E . G ., and was duly and ably acknowledged by Sir Knight Dr . Saunders . "'Ihe 'Treasurer and Recorder" followed , and in the absence of Sir Knt . Paas Sir Knt . Dewar did full justice to the toast . " The Health of the Officers , " coupled with the name of Sir Knt . Glenn , terminated the proceedings .
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
Mr . Terriss will not go to the States for a second tour , but proposes during Bro . Irving's absence to take Toole ' s theatre for a space .
* •* For Lotta a new edition of "The Marchioness " is being written , in which the sentimental part will be omitted and more prominence given to Mrs . Quilp and the Marchioness ' s tea party , affording Lotta much more scope than she har , yet had . We believe to-morrow will end the present run .
•« To-morrow ( Saturday ) , Mr . E . VV . Royce will at an afternoon performance at the Gaiety appear ( if able ) in" Little Don C-csar . " The public are requested to regard this as an experimental performance and not as a benefit . One thing we can foretell , that Mr . Royce will receive an oration and every allowance will be made for him . We hope he will soon be able to resume his profession after his long absence and terrible malady
•* # Bro . Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry on their return to the Lyceum will only be with us two months , having arranged for another American tour . The theatre closes in Holy Week , as Miss Mary Anderson never plays in that week . It is said she will spend the time in Rome . She will then go into the provinces , resuming her place at the Lyceum on the return of Bro . Irvine to America . Miss
The Theatres.
Anderson will then play "Juliet" and other pieces . Her fame not only does not dimmish . but increases weekly . so that it is more and more difficult to book seats . Miss Anderson has handsomely acknowledged the services ably rendered by Mr . C . J . Abud as manager .
* » * At the Globe Bro . Sims ' s " Member for Slocum " has been put on the boards , with Mr . J . L . Shine in his original character as Onesimus Epps , M . P . Miss Fanny Brough plays Miss Kate Lawler ' s part , that lady having retired from the stage on becoming the wife of Sir Edward
Graham Moon s son . Originally produced at the Royalty four years ago this play is again doing well at its new home . A new travesty on " Dan'l Drucc , " entitled ( we believe ) " Daniel Traduced , " will shortly be put in rehearsal for this theatre , with Miss Lottie Venne and Mr . J . L . Shine in the principal parts . A new comic opera , " Dick Whittington , " may be expected at Easter .
» In our notice last Saturday of the Haymarket , by an inadvertence ( not a printer's error this time ) , we referred to Miss Lingard as playing in " A Lesson . " We should have said Miss Calhoun . Miss Lingard is still at the Prince's . Bro . Bancroft has put Sheridan ' s " Rivals " in rehearsal , in which Bro . Lionel Brough will play , having
been released , by the courtesy of Bro . Alexander Henderson , from " Nell Gwynne" for the run of the play . Mr . Edgar Bruce has written a letter , the purport of which is to apologise to Bro . Bancroft for some expressions he used relative to him in a letter last April . Mr . Bruce now acknowledges Bro . Bancroft's magnanimous dealing with him , of which he has but just become aware . •» »
The Alhambra closes to-morrow ( Saturday ) on the withdrawal of "The Golden Ring , " and will reopen on April 112 th with "The Beggar Student" and a most efficient cast , which will include Mr . H . Leslie , Bro , J . G . Taylor , Miss Marian Hood , and Miss Irene Verona . Mr . Leslie will be warmly welcomed back after his tour in America and long absence from this popular home of amusement . Bro . A . Henderson had intended bringing
out" The Beggar Student " at the Comedy in a series of matinees , which was already in rehearsal and far advanced . To his credit be it said , at the request of Messrs . Chappell , Bro . Henderson has abandoned his idea , so that the Alhambra will produce it to English people . 'The theatre will undergo some alteration ana completions in upholstery during its closure , adding to the comfort of the house . Miss Constance Loseby , not having a part in the new opera , will go on tour , taking the title role in " Nell Gwynne . "
••• It may not be a strong play , but it is an interesting one , which Mr . Edgar Bruce has latel y presented at his new theatre—the Prince ' s—and _ it is acted by a most talented company . The dialogue is sensible , and the motive is sound , and might be real . Breaking a Butterfly " is adapted by Messrs . Jones and Hermann from Isben ' s " Norah ; but we understand is very different from the Norwegian original .
In it the heroine has been guilty of the crime of forgery . Flora Goddard , the wife of the banker , Humphrey Goddard , when her father was dangerously ill borrowed money from a clerk in the bank unknown to her husband , with the best intention—that of using it to send her father away for a change of air to save his life . Her husband at that time was only a clerk , too . She gave a promissory note for the amount ; but , in order to have some security for its being
met when due , the clerk , Philip Dunklcy , insisted on having the name of someone else on the back , and the daughter , as her father was dying , thought there could be no harm in her writing his name on its back . This assumption that she does not know that her act is forgery constitutes one of the weaknesses of the play . 'This Dunklcy is an unprincipled scoundrel , and when Humphrey Goddard becomes partner in the bank is discharged for drunkenness , but
threatens Mrs . Goddard with exposure if she does not make her husband withdraw his discharge . The husband finds out there is some mystery between his wife and his clerk ; but she denies it , instead of confiding in her loving husband . When Mr . Goddard insists on being rid of his good-for-nothing clerk , Dunklcy informs him that his wife is a forger , and threatens in revenge to prosecute her . But the banker stands by his wife , andwhen she is accused he
denies it , and says ' * No , it is 1 ; I forged the signature . " 'The curtain drops with the wife kneeling at her husband ' s feet , with shame and thankfulness at his love in shielding her and taking upon himself her crime . Up to this point the drama is most interesting ; but the last act reveals weakness . To clear up matters a fellow-clerk , who on a shameful salary has yet managed to scrape together a few pounds , but has been swindled of them by Dunklcy , with whom he
lives , breaks open the scoundrel ' s desk , finds the promissory note , and triumphantly brings it to the banker just as Mr . I lumphrcy Goddard is expected to go to prison . In breaking open the desk , however , he commits a crime ; but wc suppose we are to believe the end justifies the means , as was the case at first with the wife forging her father ' s sigture to save his life . The note is destroyed ; Dunkley is paid the amount , and so ends the play . We never saw
Mt . Kyrle Bellow , who represents the banker , play better . We hope he has forsaken for good his lady-killing role . As the grey-haired and sedate banker , earnest and affectionate , Mr . Bellew is to be congratulate in his new departure from the romantic and rcsthetic style . It is to him the truthfulness of the dramatic situations are due ; he plays with quite a firmness and pathetic touch we have never before seen him exhibit . Mr . Beerbohm Tree is Philip Dunklev .
and is as always artistic and very effective . Bro . Maclean is the clerk who saves the family from shame . Miss Lingard , as the foolish wife , is well suited , whether in her light hearted moments when she dances the tarantella or in the anguish she assumeswhen discovered by her husband . Her hysterical assumption of gaiety , her mental punishment , and her endeavours to hide from her husband her crime—all these give Miss Lingard admirable opportunities of distinguishing herself . She in her emotional earnestness and finished
style , together with Mr . Bellew in his quiet and impressive acting , react upon the audience , even though they may not wish it . The other parts are well filled by Mrs . Leigh Murray , Mr . Anson , and Miss Helen Matthews . " Breaking a Butterfly " is preceded by a pretty little comedietta , "The Marble' Arch , " far superior to most first pieces , in which Miss Tilbury ( daughterof Miss Lydia Thompson ) distinguishes herself For personal comfort we commend the Prince' theatre to everyone .
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Instruction.
The evening was enlivened with songs from Bros . Hook , White , Pritchett , Campbell , Leonard , and others , and the brethren separated with the simultaneous feeling of having spent a most enjoyable evening . Thelodge and banqueting rooms were tastefully decorated with flowers , & c .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — The weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at Bro . Sims's , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road . Present : Bros . Sims , VV . M . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; C . Evans , S . W . ; Sutton , J . W . ; Paton . Sec ; Clarke , Edgley , Baker , Smith , Briscoe , Treacher , Gartley , Forster , Gardner , Fitzer , Spencer , Eidmans , Mackie , Finch , and Marsh .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Johnson worked the First Section of the Lecture . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the questions put to , and answered by , Bro . Gartley . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Gartley acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Decree , and Bro . Johnson worked the Second Section
of the Lecture . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Clarke , Finch , and Briscoe were elected members of the lodge . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Evans was elected Master for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , when it was proposed toinvitc Bro . R . J . Taylor , W . M . 1922 , to rehearse the ceremony of installation on the 26 th inst . Nothing further offering for the good of Masonry , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter ( No . 1051 ) . — The installation meeting of this chapter took took place on Monday , the 17 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum . There were present Comps . Ellershaw , M . E . Z . ; Hall , P . Z ., as H . ; Wilde , J . ; Longman , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; Simpson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Stanton , S . E . ; Bayley , S . N . ; Gregson , P . S . ; Stanley , Dewhurst , Garnett , Hartleyand others .
, The minutes having been read | and confirmed Ex . Comp . Wm . Hall , P . Z ., regularly installed into the chair of M . E . Z . Comp . Wilde ; after which Comps . Hall , P . Z , was placed into the chair of H ., and Bayley into the chair of J . They were then duly proclaimed and saluted according to ancient form . The M . E . Z . then invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows : Comps . E . H . Garnett , S . E . ; Gregson , S . N . ; Stanley , P . S . ; Hannah , A . S . ; 1 isAiunson
Dewhurst , A . 3 . ; Simpson , reas . ; ana n . .. , Janitor . The usual votes of thanks to the I . P . Z ., Installing Officer , Treasurer , & c , were unanimously passed and ordered to be recorded on the minutes . . The chapter was then closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to the King's Arms Hotel , where a very pleasant evening was spent under the presidency of the newly-installed Principals .
ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Chapter ( No . 133 O . —The companions of this chapter met on the 10 th inst . There were present Comps . Major Douglas , as Z . j Hall , H . ; Clisham , J . ; Capt . R . Croisdale , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., Treas . ; Lewis , P . S . ; Pardoe , Campbell , Hutt , Taylor , Russell , Robertson , Pomeroy , 723 ; Hickley , P . Z . 723 } and Hill , Janitor . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The balance-sheet was then read by the Treasurer
and passed . The chief business of the evening , the installation of Principals and investiture of officers , was then proceeded with . Ex . Comp . Halt was installed as Z . ; Clisham as H . ; Lewis as J . ; and the other officers were invested as follows : Comps . Capt . Croisdale , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., as Treasurer ( re-elected ) j Taylor as S . E . j Robertson as P . S . ; Campbell , 1 st A . S . ; Russell , 2 nd A . S . ; Hitching , S . N . ; and Hill , Janitor . A Past Principal's
jewel , as well as a Y . C . ' s collar and collar jewel , was then presented in the name of the chapter to Ex . Comp . Major Douglas , in recognition of his services during the past year , for which he returned thanks in a few well-chosen words . In accordance with notice of motion , the M . E . Z . then proposed th . it ten guineas be voted from the funds of the chapter to the R . M . I , for Boys , and that this sum be nlaccd on the list of M . E . Comp . Captain Croisdale , who
had consented to act as Steward at the forthcoming festival , which was carried unanimously . Ex . Comp . Capt . Croisdale in returning thanks said the R . M . I , for Boys was an Institution of which every Mason might be justly proud , and he considered it would bear compatrson with any charity in the empire . He then proceeded to give some interesting statistics and details of the good work it was accomplishing , and expressed an earnest hope
that the present year may witness a progress commensurate with the rapid growth of the Craft , and the consequent increased claims which may be expected to fall upon the Institution of which he was on that occasion the representative . He really could not too strongly urge the claims of the Institution to their spmpathy and support , inasmuch as there never was a time when additional funds were more urcrentlv required , and it was almost needless to add that
he would personally have much pleasure in taking up to the festival on their behalf any sum they either individually or collectively might desire to contribute for so worthy an object . After the transactions of other routine business the chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned for refreshment , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . The usual loyal and R . A . toasts were duly honoured , the M . E . Z . proposing them in a few words , which went straight
to the point , and showed much practical good sense in expressing all he had to say . Ex . Comps . Captain Croisdale and Major Douglas responded to the toast of "The Prov . Grand . Officers , " and Comps . Hickley , P . Z ., and Pomeroy , H . 723 , replied for " The Visitors , " both of them strongl y eulogising the working of the chapter , and expressing their appreciation and delight at the manner in which the ininstallation had been conducted .
An economical working of the Parcels Post is , it i s stated , to be tried . The letter-carriers are to be more largely employed in the delivery of small packages ; the heavy carts are , as much as possible , to be dispensed with ; and the whole organisation is to be brought into closer accord with the financial possibilities of the Post Office .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
MANCHESTER . —Palatine Chapter ( No . 7 ) . — This chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., Ero . 'Thomas Hargreaves , assisted b y his officers , at the Queen ' s Hotel , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst . III . Bro . Dr . Royle was unanimously elected M . W . S . for the ensuing year . 111 . Bro . C . N . Beswicke-Royds , S . G . I . G . 33 , LG . N . W . Dist ., was received and saluted . The M . W . S . on behalf of the members of the chapter presented 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister ,
S . G . I . G . 33 ° , and I . G . of the N . E . Dist ., with an illuminated address , in book form , in most flattering terms , as a memento of their high appreciation and esteem for his great assistance and kind and courteous superintendence during the n years he had acted as Inspector-General of the Northern District , now divided into north-west and
north-east . Bro . Banister thanked the brethren for their great kindness to him for a quarter of a century , and for this further mark of their fraternal regard . The banquet was all that could be desired . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to and a truly happy evening spent .
YORK . —Hilda Chapter ( No . 23 ) . —The annual meeting was held on the 13 th inst ., when , in the absence of the M . W . S ., Bro . Middleton , through illness , the chapter was opened by III . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G . 33 , and I . G . N . E . Dist ., who , by the request of the brethren , perfected Bros . Baldin and Waddington to the iS ° . The M . W . S . elect , Bro . Millington , was then presented by Ex . and Perf . Bro . Cumberland , P . M . W . S ., to III . Bro . Banister , who installed him in the office of M . W . S . of the chapter
with his usual care and solemnity . The M . W . S . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Turner , High Prelate ; Simpson , rst Gen . ; Reynard , 2 nd Gen . ; Whytehead , Recorder and Treas . ; Brown , Raphael ; McGasker , Grand Marshal ; Banks , Capt . of Guards ; and Cumberland , M . C . The chapter was visited by III . Bro . R . Wilson , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . of the Leodiensis Chapter , Leeds . After the chapter was closed the brethren dined together at the Queen ' s Hotel , under the presidency of the M . W . S ,, Bro . S . Middleton , and a very nappy evening was spent .
DARLINGTON . —St . Cuthbert's Chapter ( No . 9 6 ) . —A meeting was held in the Freemasons' Hall , on the 29 th ult . The chapter was opened by Bro . R . A . Luck , M . W . S ., assisted by his officers . One candidate was present and received the Degree , every officer performing his ? art with the greatest care . III . Bro . C J . Banister , S . G . . G . 33 , and I . G . of the N . E . Dist ., who had been invited
to attend this , the second meeting of the chapter , was prevented attending , much to the disappointment of the members . This new chapter , which is admirably worked under the guidance of the painstaking and excellent M . W . S ., the brethren of which kept the Old Royal Kent Chapter well up to the mark , will shortly be one of the best Rose Croix chapters in the North Eastern District .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
MOUNT CAVALRY PRECEPTORY ( D ) . — A meeting of this old preceptory was held at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , Holborn , on the nth inst ., when there were present Sir Knights Berridge , E . C . ; Dr . Saunders , P . E . C , Prelate : D . M . Dewar , P . E . C , P . G . C . of C , & c . Recorder ; Gravelcy , 2 nd Captain ; Glenn , Expert ; J . H . Dodson , Capt . of the Lines ; II . J . Lardner , Hoi-aM , I ? Raxt * r . P . E . C . •CharlM Driver P . fVA . IVC
P . E . C . ; T . C . Walls , P . E . C . ; Alfred Williams , P . E . C . ; Storr , and others . The minutes of the previous conclave having been read and confirmed and numerous communications read from absent members , the encampment was closed and the sir knights adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was partaken of in the Temple . Upon the
removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed and were given from the chair briefly out pertinently . 'The toast of " The Grand Officers " was coupled with the name of Sir Knight C Driver , P . G . A . D . C , who responded in fitting terms . " The Health of the Past Eminent
Commanders" was flattcringlv proposed by the E . G ., and was duly and ably acknowledged by Sir Knight Dr . Saunders . "'Ihe 'Treasurer and Recorder" followed , and in the absence of Sir Knt . Paas Sir Knt . Dewar did full justice to the toast . " The Health of the Officers , " coupled with the name of Sir Knt . Glenn , terminated the proceedings .
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
Mr . Terriss will not go to the States for a second tour , but proposes during Bro . Irving's absence to take Toole ' s theatre for a space .
* •* For Lotta a new edition of "The Marchioness " is being written , in which the sentimental part will be omitted and more prominence given to Mrs . Quilp and the Marchioness ' s tea party , affording Lotta much more scope than she har , yet had . We believe to-morrow will end the present run .
•« To-morrow ( Saturday ) , Mr . E . VV . Royce will at an afternoon performance at the Gaiety appear ( if able ) in" Little Don C-csar . " The public are requested to regard this as an experimental performance and not as a benefit . One thing we can foretell , that Mr . Royce will receive an oration and every allowance will be made for him . We hope he will soon be able to resume his profession after his long absence and terrible malady
•* # Bro . Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry on their return to the Lyceum will only be with us two months , having arranged for another American tour . The theatre closes in Holy Week , as Miss Mary Anderson never plays in that week . It is said she will spend the time in Rome . She will then go into the provinces , resuming her place at the Lyceum on the return of Bro . Irvine to America . Miss
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Anderson will then play "Juliet" and other pieces . Her fame not only does not dimmish . but increases weekly . so that it is more and more difficult to book seats . Miss Anderson has handsomely acknowledged the services ably rendered by Mr . C . J . Abud as manager .
* » * At the Globe Bro . Sims ' s " Member for Slocum " has been put on the boards , with Mr . J . L . Shine in his original character as Onesimus Epps , M . P . Miss Fanny Brough plays Miss Kate Lawler ' s part , that lady having retired from the stage on becoming the wife of Sir Edward
Graham Moon s son . Originally produced at the Royalty four years ago this play is again doing well at its new home . A new travesty on " Dan'l Drucc , " entitled ( we believe ) " Daniel Traduced , " will shortly be put in rehearsal for this theatre , with Miss Lottie Venne and Mr . J . L . Shine in the principal parts . A new comic opera , " Dick Whittington , " may be expected at Easter .
» In our notice last Saturday of the Haymarket , by an inadvertence ( not a printer's error this time ) , we referred to Miss Lingard as playing in " A Lesson . " We should have said Miss Calhoun . Miss Lingard is still at the Prince's . Bro . Bancroft has put Sheridan ' s " Rivals " in rehearsal , in which Bro . Lionel Brough will play , having
been released , by the courtesy of Bro . Alexander Henderson , from " Nell Gwynne" for the run of the play . Mr . Edgar Bruce has written a letter , the purport of which is to apologise to Bro . Bancroft for some expressions he used relative to him in a letter last April . Mr . Bruce now acknowledges Bro . Bancroft's magnanimous dealing with him , of which he has but just become aware . •» »
The Alhambra closes to-morrow ( Saturday ) on the withdrawal of "The Golden Ring , " and will reopen on April 112 th with "The Beggar Student" and a most efficient cast , which will include Mr . H . Leslie , Bro , J . G . Taylor , Miss Marian Hood , and Miss Irene Verona . Mr . Leslie will be warmly welcomed back after his tour in America and long absence from this popular home of amusement . Bro . A . Henderson had intended bringing
out" The Beggar Student " at the Comedy in a series of matinees , which was already in rehearsal and far advanced . To his credit be it said , at the request of Messrs . Chappell , Bro . Henderson has abandoned his idea , so that the Alhambra will produce it to English people . 'The theatre will undergo some alteration ana completions in upholstery during its closure , adding to the comfort of the house . Miss Constance Loseby , not having a part in the new opera , will go on tour , taking the title role in " Nell Gwynne . "
••• It may not be a strong play , but it is an interesting one , which Mr . Edgar Bruce has latel y presented at his new theatre—the Prince ' s—and _ it is acted by a most talented company . The dialogue is sensible , and the motive is sound , and might be real . Breaking a Butterfly " is adapted by Messrs . Jones and Hermann from Isben ' s " Norah ; but we understand is very different from the Norwegian original .
In it the heroine has been guilty of the crime of forgery . Flora Goddard , the wife of the banker , Humphrey Goddard , when her father was dangerously ill borrowed money from a clerk in the bank unknown to her husband , with the best intention—that of using it to send her father away for a change of air to save his life . Her husband at that time was only a clerk , too . She gave a promissory note for the amount ; but , in order to have some security for its being
met when due , the clerk , Philip Dunklcy , insisted on having the name of someone else on the back , and the daughter , as her father was dying , thought there could be no harm in her writing his name on its back . This assumption that she does not know that her act is forgery constitutes one of the weaknesses of the play . 'This Dunklcy is an unprincipled scoundrel , and when Humphrey Goddard becomes partner in the bank is discharged for drunkenness , but
threatens Mrs . Goddard with exposure if she does not make her husband withdraw his discharge . The husband finds out there is some mystery between his wife and his clerk ; but she denies it , instead of confiding in her loving husband . When Mr . Goddard insists on being rid of his good-for-nothing clerk , Dunklcy informs him that his wife is a forger , and threatens in revenge to prosecute her . But the banker stands by his wife , andwhen she is accused he
denies it , and says ' * No , it is 1 ; I forged the signature . " 'The curtain drops with the wife kneeling at her husband ' s feet , with shame and thankfulness at his love in shielding her and taking upon himself her crime . Up to this point the drama is most interesting ; but the last act reveals weakness . To clear up matters a fellow-clerk , who on a shameful salary has yet managed to scrape together a few pounds , but has been swindled of them by Dunklcy , with whom he
lives , breaks open the scoundrel ' s desk , finds the promissory note , and triumphantly brings it to the banker just as Mr . I lumphrcy Goddard is expected to go to prison . In breaking open the desk , however , he commits a crime ; but wc suppose we are to believe the end justifies the means , as was the case at first with the wife forging her father ' s sigture to save his life . The note is destroyed ; Dunkley is paid the amount , and so ends the play . We never saw
Mt . Kyrle Bellow , who represents the banker , play better . We hope he has forsaken for good his lady-killing role . As the grey-haired and sedate banker , earnest and affectionate , Mr . Bellew is to be congratulate in his new departure from the romantic and rcsthetic style . It is to him the truthfulness of the dramatic situations are due ; he plays with quite a firmness and pathetic touch we have never before seen him exhibit . Mr . Beerbohm Tree is Philip Dunklev .
and is as always artistic and very effective . Bro . Maclean is the clerk who saves the family from shame . Miss Lingard , as the foolish wife , is well suited , whether in her light hearted moments when she dances the tarantella or in the anguish she assumeswhen discovered by her husband . Her hysterical assumption of gaiety , her mental punishment , and her endeavours to hide from her husband her crime—all these give Miss Lingard admirable opportunities of distinguishing herself . She in her emotional earnestness and finished
style , together with Mr . Bellew in his quiet and impressive acting , react upon the audience , even though they may not wish it . The other parts are well filled by Mrs . Leigh Murray , Mr . Anson , and Miss Helen Matthews . " Breaking a Butterfly " is preceded by a pretty little comedietta , "The Marble' Arch , " far superior to most first pieces , in which Miss Tilbury ( daughterof Miss Lydia Thompson ) distinguishes herself For personal comfort we commend the Prince' theatre to everyone .