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Rosicrucian Society.
monial , R . W . Fra . S . L . Mathers conducted the novices throug h the serpentine path of Wisdom to the occult altar . Letters of regret for unavoidable absence were read from Fras . Dr . Woodman , S . M ., Hunter , Hughan , Harrison , Lambert , and many others . The Secretary announced the death of Fra . Dr . Livingstone , of Barnet . Fra . John Collinson then read an " Essay on the comparative aspects of Alchemy , Magic and Rosicrucianism , " which was well
received and highly approved . Fra . S . L . Mathers added some remarks on the grand principle underlying these occult systems . The Metropolitan College was then dissolved , and the meeting adjourned until the second Thursday in October . The fratres then assembled at a suitable banquet , which
was succeeded by Rosicrucian toasts and discussion on mystic subjects . Any Master Mason desiring information as to the objects and aim of the Society , and the means of admission , should communicate with the Secretary , Dr . Wynn Westcott , 4 , Torriano Avenue , London , N . W .
South Africa.
South Africa .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE . The installation of officers of the District Grand Lodge of South Africa ( Western Division ) took place on Tuesday evening , the 26 th May , at Cape Town . The R . W . D . G . M ., Bro . C . A . Fairbridge , presided , and invested the officers for the Masonic year with the insignia of their office as follows :
Bro . W . T . Hawthorn Dep . Dist . G . M . „ G . Brittain Dist . G . S . W . „ W . A . Burton Dist . G . J . W . „ Very Rev . C . W . Barnett-Cfarke , 7 n . . n m M . A . ( Dean of Cape Town ) j U , st * G * Cha P * „ J . Q . Riddelsdell Dist . G . Treas . „ J . W . Attwell Dist . G . Reg .
„ P . J . Stigant Dist . G . P . B . G . P . „ A . Davidson Dist . G . Sec . „ H . G . Morton Dist . G . S . D .
„ J . A . Cuff Dist . G . J . D . „ T . VV . Cairncross Dist . G . S . of VV . „ W . E . Goodman Dist . G . D . C . „ J . E . King Dist . G . D . A . C
„ J . May Dist . G . Swd . Br . „ E . Whiley Dist . G . Std . Br . „ Rev . Ornstein Dist . G . Std . Br . „ R . G . Dexter Dist . G . Org . „ R . Day Dist . G . Purst . „ H . G . Hicks Dist . G . A . Purst .
„ G . Wright Dist . G . Tyler . „ Bobbins ... ... ... ... ^ 1 „ Cathcart „ Cogill UDist . G . Stwds . . . Oliff
„ Strang J The following brethren will form the Board of General Purposes : Ex-officio—Bros . P . J . Stigant ( President ) , G . Brittain , J . Q . Riddelsdell , J . W . Attwell , and A . Davidson . Elected—Bros . Very Rev . C . W . Barnett-Clarke , R . W . S . Giddy , T . J . C . Inglesby , C . J . Stephen , and J . Traviss .
KIMBERLEY . — Cosmopolitan Lodge ( No . 1409 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the evening of St . John ' s Day , when more than 100 brethren assembled to witness the installation of Bro . F . D . Walton . The ceremony was most ably and efficiently oerformed bv Bro . S . Nordon . P . M . Rrn . Walton ! , „ , ;„ ,.
been placed in the chair of K . S ., proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . S . T . Solomon , I . P . M . ¦ C . Moses , S . W . ; C . F . Beaton , J . W . ; S . Foote , Treas . ; J . S . Stuart , Sec . ; S . Mendelssohn , S . D . ; S . H . Dewhurst , J . D . ; F . E . Legard , I . G . ; jno . Foote , D . of C . ; W . F . Cranswick , W . A . Briggs , C . W . B . Geddes , and H . J . Beetham , Stewards ; and H . J . Kennet , Tyler .
DU TOITS PAN . —Lodge Peace and Harmony ( Dutch Constitution ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at one o ' clock in the afternoon of St . John ' s Day . After the minutes of the previous meeting ad been read and confirmed , the ceremony of installing Bro . A . Yockmonitz . P . M ., vvas very ably performed by
Bro . B . Klisser , P . M . Bro . A . Yockmonitz having been placed in the chair of K . S . invested his officer ! as follows : Bros . S . Mylchurch , D . M . ; D . Gill , S . W . ; J . Angove , J . W . ; J . Quilliam , Orator , * J . Stanley , Sec . ; B . Klisser , P . M ., Treas . ; J . De Kock , Preparator ; R . C . Partridge . M . C ; A , Spiller , Ambassador ; and J . Israel , I . G .
Masonic Charity In West Lancashire.
MASONIC CHARITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE .
Under the presidency of Bro . H . M . Mol yneux , P . M . " 55 , a largely attended meeting of the members of the lodges in this division was held on Friday , the ioth inst ., at the Masonic
Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . It was unanimously resolved to ask his Worship the Mayor ( Bro . D . Radcliffe ) to become the patron of the conversazione Jo be held next September in aid of the Hamer Benevolent Fund , and several committees were further appointed for the purpose of carrying out the arrangements .
The Sunderland Masonic Club Excursion.
THE SUNDERLAND MASONIC CLUB EXCURSION .
The above club made a most agreeable excursion on JHiursday , the 16 th inst ., to Leyburn , Bros . F . Maddison , President ; Walter Beattie , Secretary ; and others , being accompanied by Bro . J . W . Wagman , J . P ., Ex-Mayor of Sunderland , and several non-members . On their arrival , lunch was first discussed , and then the party entering Several brakes which had been specially chartered for their
use , visited in succession , the old church at Spennethorn , mount Pleasant , the ruins of Jervaulx Abbey , in the grounds H , » i ' . hey ha < 1 received the special permission of Bro . ine Alarquis of Aylesbury to roam at will , Deep Ghyll , Fast i ™ " ™< Part of the ruins of Middleham Castle , and thence hom L . eyburn fo dinner , and after a pleasant evening , ' n , r aS »" u ll is di , iicult to imagine a more enjoyable th „ 1 S ¦ th , s * especially in such glorious weather as tne excursionists vvere favoured with .
Summer Excursion Of The Hundred Of Elloe Lodge, No. 460.
SUMMER EXCURSION OF THE HUNDRED OF ELLOE LODGE , No . 460 .
Under the direction of the respected Worshipful Master , Bro . Jas . Hiscox , and the indefatigable Secretary , Bro . G . F . Barrell , the annual summer excursion of the members of the Hundred ot Elloe Lodge , No . 4 G 9 , Spalding , took place on Friday , the ioth inst ., amid weather of the most resplendent character .
Ipswich and Harwich were the places visited , the journey being made by special Great Eastern rail and boat excursions , the untiring efforts of the two brothers above alluded to to render the day at once memorable and enjoyable being crowned with every success . The party numbered over forty ladies and gentlemen in all , the lirst place of entertainment being the celebrated White Horse , Hotel , at Ipswich , of " Pickwick " renown ,
Here , at ten o clock , immediately upon arrival , the company sat down to breakfast , and whatever may havc been the experiences of Mr . Charles Dickens , certainly the Fraternity on this occasion had no cause for complaint . The courtesy of the proprietor , Mr . Mulder , was only exceeded by the repleteness of the repast vvhich he placed upon the tables , variety dominating its many other noteworthy features . This refection , which , we need scarcely say ,
was much appreciated , fortified the guests for " the labours ofthe day , " which commenced in downright earnest by an inspection of the various places of interest which Ipswich affords , chief amongst these being the noble Town Hall , or Municipal Buildings , and a very promising museum , which is already well stored with exhibits of no little value . Then came the much-anticipated trip down the river Orwell to Harwich , the beauties of either bank meeting with a faithful
record in " King ' s Guide to the River . " the Secretary , Bro . Barrell , evidently proclaimed himself a prophet in pronouncing the Orwell as something after the fashion of a Rhine in England . Along the whole course of the river , possibly 14 miles in length , new features in Nature's panorama spring up with such charming frequency that boat
passengers cannot fail to be delighted with the picture presented them . By the excursion party , in fact , the boat trips to and from Harwich were looked upon as one of the chief enjoyments of the day . Harwich , Felixstowe , and Doyercourt for many hours occupied the attention of various exploring parties , whilst boating presented not a little attraction fur the more adventurous spirits of the
ex-. At any rate , good digestion waited upon appetite when once more around the festive board in the palatial coffeeroom of the Great Eastern Hotel , the 42 discussed the recherche dinner there provided . One word—excellentwill adequately describe the character of the catering , whilst emulating the spirit displayed at Ipswich , the energetic manager , Mr . Grew , evinced more than ordinary kindness in his endeavours to secure the comfort and
approbation of his guests . Given further hour of repose , and the discussion of dessert , the VV . M . and Secretary gave the signal for the return journey , the whole distance by boat and rail being completed in just three hours , nothing but pleasant memories crowning the day and its surroundings . It will be seen that this lodge has adopted ( for sometime past ) the practice so often advocated in the Freemason , of including the fair sex in their recreative meetings .
The Quebec Difficulty.
THE QUEBEC DIFFICULTY .
Toronto , Ont ., July S . —In the address of Grand Master Hugh Murray , of thc Grand Lodge of Canada A . F . and A . M . occurs the following passage : Referring to the edict of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Quebec declaring non-intercourse with lodges woiking under the registry ot the Grand Lodge of England in the Province
of Quebec . It is cause for regret that the brethren of St . Paul ' s , St . George ' s and St . Lawrence Lodges have not seen it to be their duty to remove all occasion for contention by surrending their warrants and affiliating with the Grand Lodge of the Province . I sympathise strongly with the Grand Lodge of Quebec in the struggle for vvhat I believe to be a correct principle , and I admit
that from her standpoint she is not bound by the conditions that applied to the recognition of Grand Lodge of Canada . Further than this , however , I think our Grand Lodge cannot go , for though we may regret that conditional recognition was accepted by our predecessors , who acted no doubt under circumstances peculiarly adverse and at a time when the question of Grand Lodge sovereignty was not so
prominent as in the present day , yet we are , I believe , bound honorably to carry out the agreement entered into by them , and which has remained undisturbed for nearly 26 years . [ Knowing the pressure which exists in those " high latitudes " on such vexed questions , vve arc not surprised , though we feel bound to say we regret the remarks of Bro . G . M . Murray , both as a precedent and a fact . —En . F . M . - ]
Opening Of New Masonic Rooms At East Grinstead.
OPENING OF NEW MASONIC ROOMS AT EAST GRINSTEAD .
Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., vvas a red letter day in the history of the Sackville Lodge . It was not only the annual meeting and installation of the W . M ., but it was the first occasion on which the Masonic Rooms vvere used for the purpose to which the spacious building near the Post Office has
recently been dedicated . The untiring efforts of Bro . G . D . Woolgar have eventuated in providing accommodation for the members of the Sackville such as few other lodges can boast in the Province of Sussex . The internal decorations and arrangement are in excellent taste , having been admirably executed by Bros . Plummer and Betchley , assisted by the veteran Bro . Hopkinson , who on the 7 th inst . resigned
his position as VV . M . to Bro . Betchley . Ihe floral decorations were profuse and elegant—a labour of love , in which Mrs . G . D . Woolgar took the principal part . Among those piesenton this interesting occasion were Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec , P . M . and P . Z . 732 ; T . Isley , 51 and 1500 , P . P . G . D . C . Norfolk ; A . Taylor , P . M . 1 no , P . P . G . P . Sussex ; J . Farncombe , P . M . and
P . Z . 311 , P . P . G . S . and P . G . S . B . ; C . Haine , W . M . 1110 ; J . S . Plummer , 155 S ; J . H . Every , 311 ; A . Russell , 311 ; Harrison , P . M . 1829 ; Thorpe , P . M . 3 S ; and the following members of the lodge : Bros . Hopkinson , W . AL ; Brown , S . W , ; Betchley , J . W . ; G . D . Woolgar , S . D . ; Cooper , J . D . ; E . A . Head , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Rudge ,
Opening Of New Masonic Rooms At East Grinstead.
chosen words , presented to Bro . Mitchell a very handsome Secretary ' s jewel , being the unanimous testimony of the brethren as to his efficient discharge of the duties of Secretary during the past five years . The ceremony of installing Bro . Betchley as W . M . was performed in a most impressive manner by Bro . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec . The following officers of the , ,
P . G . Std . Br ., P . M . ; Calway , P . M . ; G . Mitchell , Sec . ; Smith , Martin , T . Mitchell , Rhodes , Hosken , H . Histed , G . Histed , Leeney , S . Woolgar , and others . Letters of apology , regretting absence , were received from Bros . Sir VV . W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . M . Sussex ; Sir I * . W . Truscott , and many others . Previous to vacating the chairBro . HOPKINSON in well
lodge for the ensuing year were then invested by the new Master : Bros . Hopkinson , I . P . M . ; Smith , S . VV . ; G . D . Woolgar , J . W ; E . A . Head , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Mitchell , Secretary ; Hosken , S . D . ; H . S . Martin , J . D . ; Leeney , I . G . j Rudge , P . M ., D . C . ; S . Woolgar , Org . ; H . Histed , Stwd . ; and T . . Mitchell , Tyler , pro Pern . The new VV . M . initiated a serving brother , and elicited the
warm approbation of the brethren for the excellent manner in which he performed the ceremony . The retiring Master , Bro . Hopkinson , was presented with a Past Master ' s gold jewel , in recognition of his excellent working during the past year . The business of the lodge being concluded , the brethren adjourned to the Crown Hotel , where an excellent banquet
was provided by the worthy host . The evening was spent most agreeably , loyal , Craft , and complimentary toasts being duly honoured . The East Grinstead brethren are to be congratulated on thc enterprise shown by them , and the success which has attended their efforts to provide suitable premises wherein
to hold their lodge meetings . The jewels were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London , and were much admired , particularly the one presented to the Secretary . Bro . G . D . Woolgar has presented the lod ge with a valuable American organ and a very ancient engraving , " Hiram , King of Tyre , sends presents to King Solomon . "
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
Miss Julia Gwynne , late of the Haymarket and Savoy Theatres , was married lately to Mr . Geo . Edwardes , the manager of thc Savoy .
* * * Some six weeks ago , at a matinee at the Olympic , a new play was introduced , written by Mr . R . C . Carton and Mr . Cecil Raleigh , and met with an undoubtedly pleasant reception . They called their farcical comedy '" The Great Pink Pearl . " It soon found a manager anxious to produce it at his theatre . Mr . Edgar Bruce has recently put it on the boards of the Prince ' s , where it is meeting
with the success it deserves . " The Great Pink Pearl" is clever and original , and is quite free from any nasty double meaning vvhich some people think a necessity in a play if it is to be funny . The pearl belongs to the beautiful wife of Ihe Russian Ambassador in Paris , Prince Paul Penikoff . The lady is ambitious , and is always in need of money to keep up her fame and establishment . She conceives an idea of obtaining money by selling the Great Pink Pearl .
She offers it to an American millionaire , Mr . Anthony Sheen , but the letter , instead of going into his hands , is taken to another person of the same name , a starving journalist . He shows the communication to a fellow lodger , Patruccio Gormani , an ex-Irishman , at once a Nihilist , watchmaker , maker of infernal machines , and once an operatic singer . This adventurer conceives a plan to obtain the pearl . The Princess is anxious to sell , then why
should not the spurious Sheen personate the millionaire ? Gormani also sees that through this he may be able to renew his vows to the Princess , vvhich in days gone by , when an opera singer , he got himself into trouble with the Ambassador , and was banished to Siberia , for so much attention to the Princess . The two set off to Paris and take apartments at the Grand Hotel . Gormani tells Sheen to act like an American , to use plenty of " I guesses , "
" you bets , " to put his feet on the table , and ,. even if he can't smoke , " at any rate spit all over the carpet . " The Princess calls there with the pearl . A young lady who is Sheen ' s sweetheart , living in Paris , also calls at the same time . The latter is put behind a screen where the pearl is in its box while the Princess and Sheen are coming to terms . Miss Turner opens the box and takes out the pearl and goes away with it . A sheriff's officer arrives to arrest
Sheen for an old debt . Much fun is caused by this personage being himself arrested as the dynamiter Gormani , who is known by the police to be in the hotel . The Prince accuses his wife of infidelity when he learns she has lost the Great Pink Pearl that Czars have longed for but which has remained for generations in his family . How Gormani succeeds in avoiding arrest as a conspirator , how the pearl is ultimately restored to its owner , and how everything ends
satisfactorily space forbids us to explain . It is a piece that requires playing smartly by a company well used to each other to carry out the spirit of the fun . The ladies and gentlemen of the cast treat it in this way , and so " The Great Pink Pearl" rattles along smoothly , with scarcely a dull line in it , and keeping the audience heartily amused throughout . Mr . C . Groves is Gormani , and Mr . Garden , Sheen . With these two much of the success rests . M . Alarius is
well suited for the part of the Prince who cannot understand how it is every one about him "has no repose . " He looks dignified and just vvhat he represents—an Ambassador . Miss Compton ( Mrs . R . C . Carton ) plays her character as the Princess with much taste . She looks an aristocrat , dresses in the best of taste , is handsome , has a line presence , and acts and speaks with . refinement . Both ladies and gentlemen cannot but admire her magnificent
costumes . Miss Clara Jecks , once more as a servant girl , plays brightly and wins applause . VVe congratulate all concerned in this newest play in London . We hope the weather will not make any difference at the Prince ' s in the receipts . We anticipate that Mr . Bruce will soon send out companies to play it in the provinces and the colonies . VVe look forward with pleasure to seeing it again . In conclusion , we beg to call attention to the fact that the Prince ' s is lit by electricity , and therefore is cool .
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Rosicrucian Society.
monial , R . W . Fra . S . L . Mathers conducted the novices throug h the serpentine path of Wisdom to the occult altar . Letters of regret for unavoidable absence were read from Fras . Dr . Woodman , S . M ., Hunter , Hughan , Harrison , Lambert , and many others . The Secretary announced the death of Fra . Dr . Livingstone , of Barnet . Fra . John Collinson then read an " Essay on the comparative aspects of Alchemy , Magic and Rosicrucianism , " which was well
received and highly approved . Fra . S . L . Mathers added some remarks on the grand principle underlying these occult systems . The Metropolitan College was then dissolved , and the meeting adjourned until the second Thursday in October . The fratres then assembled at a suitable banquet , which
was succeeded by Rosicrucian toasts and discussion on mystic subjects . Any Master Mason desiring information as to the objects and aim of the Society , and the means of admission , should communicate with the Secretary , Dr . Wynn Westcott , 4 , Torriano Avenue , London , N . W .
South Africa.
South Africa .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE . The installation of officers of the District Grand Lodge of South Africa ( Western Division ) took place on Tuesday evening , the 26 th May , at Cape Town . The R . W . D . G . M ., Bro . C . A . Fairbridge , presided , and invested the officers for the Masonic year with the insignia of their office as follows :
Bro . W . T . Hawthorn Dep . Dist . G . M . „ G . Brittain Dist . G . S . W . „ W . A . Burton Dist . G . J . W . „ Very Rev . C . W . Barnett-Cfarke , 7 n . . n m M . A . ( Dean of Cape Town ) j U , st * G * Cha P * „ J . Q . Riddelsdell Dist . G . Treas . „ J . W . Attwell Dist . G . Reg .
„ P . J . Stigant Dist . G . P . B . G . P . „ A . Davidson Dist . G . Sec . „ H . G . Morton Dist . G . S . D .
„ J . A . Cuff Dist . G . J . D . „ T . VV . Cairncross Dist . G . S . of VV . „ W . E . Goodman Dist . G . D . C . „ J . E . King Dist . G . D . A . C
„ J . May Dist . G . Swd . Br . „ E . Whiley Dist . G . Std . Br . „ Rev . Ornstein Dist . G . Std . Br . „ R . G . Dexter Dist . G . Org . „ R . Day Dist . G . Purst . „ H . G . Hicks Dist . G . A . Purst .
„ G . Wright Dist . G . Tyler . „ Bobbins ... ... ... ... ^ 1 „ Cathcart „ Cogill UDist . G . Stwds . . . Oliff
„ Strang J The following brethren will form the Board of General Purposes : Ex-officio—Bros . P . J . Stigant ( President ) , G . Brittain , J . Q . Riddelsdell , J . W . Attwell , and A . Davidson . Elected—Bros . Very Rev . C . W . Barnett-Clarke , R . W . S . Giddy , T . J . C . Inglesby , C . J . Stephen , and J . Traviss .
KIMBERLEY . — Cosmopolitan Lodge ( No . 1409 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the evening of St . John ' s Day , when more than 100 brethren assembled to witness the installation of Bro . F . D . Walton . The ceremony was most ably and efficiently oerformed bv Bro . S . Nordon . P . M . Rrn . Walton ! , „ , ;„ ,.
been placed in the chair of K . S ., proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . S . T . Solomon , I . P . M . ¦ C . Moses , S . W . ; C . F . Beaton , J . W . ; S . Foote , Treas . ; J . S . Stuart , Sec . ; S . Mendelssohn , S . D . ; S . H . Dewhurst , J . D . ; F . E . Legard , I . G . ; jno . Foote , D . of C . ; W . F . Cranswick , W . A . Briggs , C . W . B . Geddes , and H . J . Beetham , Stewards ; and H . J . Kennet , Tyler .
DU TOITS PAN . —Lodge Peace and Harmony ( Dutch Constitution ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at one o ' clock in the afternoon of St . John ' s Day . After the minutes of the previous meeting ad been read and confirmed , the ceremony of installing Bro . A . Yockmonitz . P . M ., vvas very ably performed by
Bro . B . Klisser , P . M . Bro . A . Yockmonitz having been placed in the chair of K . S . invested his officer ! as follows : Bros . S . Mylchurch , D . M . ; D . Gill , S . W . ; J . Angove , J . W . ; J . Quilliam , Orator , * J . Stanley , Sec . ; B . Klisser , P . M ., Treas . ; J . De Kock , Preparator ; R . C . Partridge . M . C ; A , Spiller , Ambassador ; and J . Israel , I . G .
Masonic Charity In West Lancashire.
MASONIC CHARITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE .
Under the presidency of Bro . H . M . Mol yneux , P . M . " 55 , a largely attended meeting of the members of the lodges in this division was held on Friday , the ioth inst ., at the Masonic
Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . It was unanimously resolved to ask his Worship the Mayor ( Bro . D . Radcliffe ) to become the patron of the conversazione Jo be held next September in aid of the Hamer Benevolent Fund , and several committees were further appointed for the purpose of carrying out the arrangements .
The Sunderland Masonic Club Excursion.
THE SUNDERLAND MASONIC CLUB EXCURSION .
The above club made a most agreeable excursion on JHiursday , the 16 th inst ., to Leyburn , Bros . F . Maddison , President ; Walter Beattie , Secretary ; and others , being accompanied by Bro . J . W . Wagman , J . P ., Ex-Mayor of Sunderland , and several non-members . On their arrival , lunch was first discussed , and then the party entering Several brakes which had been specially chartered for their
use , visited in succession , the old church at Spennethorn , mount Pleasant , the ruins of Jervaulx Abbey , in the grounds H , » i ' . hey ha < 1 received the special permission of Bro . ine Alarquis of Aylesbury to roam at will , Deep Ghyll , Fast i ™ " ™< Part of the ruins of Middleham Castle , and thence hom L . eyburn fo dinner , and after a pleasant evening , ' n , r aS »" u ll is di , iicult to imagine a more enjoyable th „ 1 S ¦ th , s * especially in such glorious weather as tne excursionists vvere favoured with .
Summer Excursion Of The Hundred Of Elloe Lodge, No. 460.
SUMMER EXCURSION OF THE HUNDRED OF ELLOE LODGE , No . 460 .
Under the direction of the respected Worshipful Master , Bro . Jas . Hiscox , and the indefatigable Secretary , Bro . G . F . Barrell , the annual summer excursion of the members of the Hundred ot Elloe Lodge , No . 4 G 9 , Spalding , took place on Friday , the ioth inst ., amid weather of the most resplendent character .
Ipswich and Harwich were the places visited , the journey being made by special Great Eastern rail and boat excursions , the untiring efforts of the two brothers above alluded to to render the day at once memorable and enjoyable being crowned with every success . The party numbered over forty ladies and gentlemen in all , the lirst place of entertainment being the celebrated White Horse , Hotel , at Ipswich , of " Pickwick " renown ,
Here , at ten o clock , immediately upon arrival , the company sat down to breakfast , and whatever may havc been the experiences of Mr . Charles Dickens , certainly the Fraternity on this occasion had no cause for complaint . The courtesy of the proprietor , Mr . Mulder , was only exceeded by the repleteness of the repast vvhich he placed upon the tables , variety dominating its many other noteworthy features . This refection , which , we need scarcely say ,
was much appreciated , fortified the guests for " the labours ofthe day , " which commenced in downright earnest by an inspection of the various places of interest which Ipswich affords , chief amongst these being the noble Town Hall , or Municipal Buildings , and a very promising museum , which is already well stored with exhibits of no little value . Then came the much-anticipated trip down the river Orwell to Harwich , the beauties of either bank meeting with a faithful
record in " King ' s Guide to the River . " the Secretary , Bro . Barrell , evidently proclaimed himself a prophet in pronouncing the Orwell as something after the fashion of a Rhine in England . Along the whole course of the river , possibly 14 miles in length , new features in Nature's panorama spring up with such charming frequency that boat
passengers cannot fail to be delighted with the picture presented them . By the excursion party , in fact , the boat trips to and from Harwich were looked upon as one of the chief enjoyments of the day . Harwich , Felixstowe , and Doyercourt for many hours occupied the attention of various exploring parties , whilst boating presented not a little attraction fur the more adventurous spirits of the
ex-. At any rate , good digestion waited upon appetite when once more around the festive board in the palatial coffeeroom of the Great Eastern Hotel , the 42 discussed the recherche dinner there provided . One word—excellentwill adequately describe the character of the catering , whilst emulating the spirit displayed at Ipswich , the energetic manager , Mr . Grew , evinced more than ordinary kindness in his endeavours to secure the comfort and
approbation of his guests . Given further hour of repose , and the discussion of dessert , the VV . M . and Secretary gave the signal for the return journey , the whole distance by boat and rail being completed in just three hours , nothing but pleasant memories crowning the day and its surroundings . It will be seen that this lodge has adopted ( for sometime past ) the practice so often advocated in the Freemason , of including the fair sex in their recreative meetings .
The Quebec Difficulty.
THE QUEBEC DIFFICULTY .
Toronto , Ont ., July S . —In the address of Grand Master Hugh Murray , of thc Grand Lodge of Canada A . F . and A . M . occurs the following passage : Referring to the edict of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Quebec declaring non-intercourse with lodges woiking under the registry ot the Grand Lodge of England in the Province
of Quebec . It is cause for regret that the brethren of St . Paul ' s , St . George ' s and St . Lawrence Lodges have not seen it to be their duty to remove all occasion for contention by surrending their warrants and affiliating with the Grand Lodge of the Province . I sympathise strongly with the Grand Lodge of Quebec in the struggle for vvhat I believe to be a correct principle , and I admit
that from her standpoint she is not bound by the conditions that applied to the recognition of Grand Lodge of Canada . Further than this , however , I think our Grand Lodge cannot go , for though we may regret that conditional recognition was accepted by our predecessors , who acted no doubt under circumstances peculiarly adverse and at a time when the question of Grand Lodge sovereignty was not so
prominent as in the present day , yet we are , I believe , bound honorably to carry out the agreement entered into by them , and which has remained undisturbed for nearly 26 years . [ Knowing the pressure which exists in those " high latitudes " on such vexed questions , vve arc not surprised , though we feel bound to say we regret the remarks of Bro . G . M . Murray , both as a precedent and a fact . —En . F . M . - ]
Opening Of New Masonic Rooms At East Grinstead.
OPENING OF NEW MASONIC ROOMS AT EAST GRINSTEAD .
Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., vvas a red letter day in the history of the Sackville Lodge . It was not only the annual meeting and installation of the W . M ., but it was the first occasion on which the Masonic Rooms vvere used for the purpose to which the spacious building near the Post Office has
recently been dedicated . The untiring efforts of Bro . G . D . Woolgar have eventuated in providing accommodation for the members of the Sackville such as few other lodges can boast in the Province of Sussex . The internal decorations and arrangement are in excellent taste , having been admirably executed by Bros . Plummer and Betchley , assisted by the veteran Bro . Hopkinson , who on the 7 th inst . resigned
his position as VV . M . to Bro . Betchley . Ihe floral decorations were profuse and elegant—a labour of love , in which Mrs . G . D . Woolgar took the principal part . Among those piesenton this interesting occasion were Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec , P . M . and P . Z . 732 ; T . Isley , 51 and 1500 , P . P . G . D . C . Norfolk ; A . Taylor , P . M . 1 no , P . P . G . P . Sussex ; J . Farncombe , P . M . and
P . Z . 311 , P . P . G . S . and P . G . S . B . ; C . Haine , W . M . 1110 ; J . S . Plummer , 155 S ; J . H . Every , 311 ; A . Russell , 311 ; Harrison , P . M . 1829 ; Thorpe , P . M . 3 S ; and the following members of the lodge : Bros . Hopkinson , W . AL ; Brown , S . W , ; Betchley , J . W . ; G . D . Woolgar , S . D . ; Cooper , J . D . ; E . A . Head , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Rudge ,
Opening Of New Masonic Rooms At East Grinstead.
chosen words , presented to Bro . Mitchell a very handsome Secretary ' s jewel , being the unanimous testimony of the brethren as to his efficient discharge of the duties of Secretary during the past five years . The ceremony of installing Bro . Betchley as W . M . was performed in a most impressive manner by Bro . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec . The following officers of the , ,
P . G . Std . Br ., P . M . ; Calway , P . M . ; G . Mitchell , Sec . ; Smith , Martin , T . Mitchell , Rhodes , Hosken , H . Histed , G . Histed , Leeney , S . Woolgar , and others . Letters of apology , regretting absence , were received from Bros . Sir VV . W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . M . Sussex ; Sir I * . W . Truscott , and many others . Previous to vacating the chairBro . HOPKINSON in well
lodge for the ensuing year were then invested by the new Master : Bros . Hopkinson , I . P . M . ; Smith , S . VV . ; G . D . Woolgar , J . W ; E . A . Head , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Mitchell , Secretary ; Hosken , S . D . ; H . S . Martin , J . D . ; Leeney , I . G . j Rudge , P . M ., D . C . ; S . Woolgar , Org . ; H . Histed , Stwd . ; and T . . Mitchell , Tyler , pro Pern . The new VV . M . initiated a serving brother , and elicited the
warm approbation of the brethren for the excellent manner in which he performed the ceremony . The retiring Master , Bro . Hopkinson , was presented with a Past Master ' s gold jewel , in recognition of his excellent working during the past year . The business of the lodge being concluded , the brethren adjourned to the Crown Hotel , where an excellent banquet
was provided by the worthy host . The evening was spent most agreeably , loyal , Craft , and complimentary toasts being duly honoured . The East Grinstead brethren are to be congratulated on thc enterprise shown by them , and the success which has attended their efforts to provide suitable premises wherein
to hold their lodge meetings . The jewels were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London , and were much admired , particularly the one presented to the Secretary . Bro . G . D . Woolgar has presented the lod ge with a valuable American organ and a very ancient engraving , " Hiram , King of Tyre , sends presents to King Solomon . "
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
Miss Julia Gwynne , late of the Haymarket and Savoy Theatres , was married lately to Mr . Geo . Edwardes , the manager of thc Savoy .
* * * Some six weeks ago , at a matinee at the Olympic , a new play was introduced , written by Mr . R . C . Carton and Mr . Cecil Raleigh , and met with an undoubtedly pleasant reception . They called their farcical comedy '" The Great Pink Pearl . " It soon found a manager anxious to produce it at his theatre . Mr . Edgar Bruce has recently put it on the boards of the Prince ' s , where it is meeting
with the success it deserves . " The Great Pink Pearl" is clever and original , and is quite free from any nasty double meaning vvhich some people think a necessity in a play if it is to be funny . The pearl belongs to the beautiful wife of Ihe Russian Ambassador in Paris , Prince Paul Penikoff . The lady is ambitious , and is always in need of money to keep up her fame and establishment . She conceives an idea of obtaining money by selling the Great Pink Pearl .
She offers it to an American millionaire , Mr . Anthony Sheen , but the letter , instead of going into his hands , is taken to another person of the same name , a starving journalist . He shows the communication to a fellow lodger , Patruccio Gormani , an ex-Irishman , at once a Nihilist , watchmaker , maker of infernal machines , and once an operatic singer . This adventurer conceives a plan to obtain the pearl . The Princess is anxious to sell , then why
should not the spurious Sheen personate the millionaire ? Gormani also sees that through this he may be able to renew his vows to the Princess , vvhich in days gone by , when an opera singer , he got himself into trouble with the Ambassador , and was banished to Siberia , for so much attention to the Princess . The two set off to Paris and take apartments at the Grand Hotel . Gormani tells Sheen to act like an American , to use plenty of " I guesses , "
" you bets , " to put his feet on the table , and ,. even if he can't smoke , " at any rate spit all over the carpet . " The Princess calls there with the pearl . A young lady who is Sheen ' s sweetheart , living in Paris , also calls at the same time . The latter is put behind a screen where the pearl is in its box while the Princess and Sheen are coming to terms . Miss Turner opens the box and takes out the pearl and goes away with it . A sheriff's officer arrives to arrest
Sheen for an old debt . Much fun is caused by this personage being himself arrested as the dynamiter Gormani , who is known by the police to be in the hotel . The Prince accuses his wife of infidelity when he learns she has lost the Great Pink Pearl that Czars have longed for but which has remained for generations in his family . How Gormani succeeds in avoiding arrest as a conspirator , how the pearl is ultimately restored to its owner , and how everything ends
satisfactorily space forbids us to explain . It is a piece that requires playing smartly by a company well used to each other to carry out the spirit of the fun . The ladies and gentlemen of the cast treat it in this way , and so " The Great Pink Pearl" rattles along smoothly , with scarcely a dull line in it , and keeping the audience heartily amused throughout . Mr . C . Groves is Gormani , and Mr . Garden , Sheen . With these two much of the success rests . M . Alarius is
well suited for the part of the Prince who cannot understand how it is every one about him "has no repose . " He looks dignified and just vvhat he represents—an Ambassador . Miss Compton ( Mrs . R . C . Carton ) plays her character as the Princess with much taste . She looks an aristocrat , dresses in the best of taste , is handsome , has a line presence , and acts and speaks with . refinement . Both ladies and gentlemen cannot but admire her magnificent
costumes . Miss Clara Jecks , once more as a servant girl , plays brightly and wins applause . VVe congratulate all concerned in this newest play in London . We hope the weather will not make any difference at the Prince ' s in the receipts . We anticipate that Mr . Bruce will soon send out companies to play it in the provinces and the colonies . VVe look forward with pleasure to seeing it again . In conclusion , we beg to call attention to the fact that the Prince ' s is lit by electricity , and therefore is cool .