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The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
PrincOSS ' s . —Mr . Wilson Barrett ' s return to his old home ha ? enabled him to score another success . This has been brought about by Hall Caine's romantic drama , in five acts , entitled " The Ben-my-Chree . " The play , which is from tho novel "The Deemster , " runs on similar lines to " Faust , " with the exception that there is no
Mephisfcophelea . The work , however , is so carefully written , and so powerfully acted that ifc is sure to have a long run . Of course there are faults , but they can easily be overlooked . For instance , we presume the audience ought to sympathise with Dan Mylrea , but why they should we cannot see : he is , in the first two acts , a lazy ,
goodfor-nofching vagabond , who blames any one , rather than himself , because he loses a ploughing match . Again , when he is banished , wo feel kindly towards him , but hia speech to the caged bird is anything but in taste . Notwithstanding these faults , fche play is so unconventional that it caused the audience to eagerly watch its progress from
beginning to end . The situations are artistically led up to , the one afc the end of the third , and again afc the end of the last act , being alone sufficient to " make " the piece . Founded on a peculiar power held by the Church over tbe law , tbe autboi * s have plenty of scope to work upon , and with what result we have already said . The maiu
story can be told in a few words . Dan Mylrea has caused the whole of his relations to turn against him , except his cousin Mona . One evening she sends for Dan , to give him advice , and Mona's brother , Ewan , seeing Dan leave his sister ' s room by the window , accuses Dan of having been there for no good purpose , forces a quarrel on him ,
with result that Ewan is killed . For this Dan has sentence passed on him by his father , who represents tha Church ; this sentence is , that he be banished for ever from human society . How Dan ' s faithful friend , Davy Fayle , finds him out , and tells him that Mona is accused of unchastifcy , how Dan braves all danger , and confronts her accuser
afc the altar , with result that consequent on the shock to Mona she dies in Dan's arms . After this he is taken to death for having disobeyed the sentence passed on him . Although the end is a somewhat gloomy one , it is interesting . In Dan Mylrea Mr . Wilson Barrett has one of the parts he so delights in . In the first act he
manages todepict the backsliding youth , while later on he is thoroughly sincere in his repentance . One question we would like to ask Mr . Barrett , how is it he is clean shaved after being away from civilisation for over a year ? As Mona , Miss Eastlake is both winning and sympathetic , and gains tbe good opinion of her audience . One of the
finest pieces of acting in the play is that of Mr . John Maclean as the Bishop . A more dignified and careful representation conld not be wished for . Mr . H . Cooper-CHffe was excellent , as the Governor of the Island , while Mr . Austin Melford was well suited in the Deemster . Mr . George Barrett was amusing and tender as the kind-hearted
young fisherman Davy , but Mr . Charles Fulton would be more appreciated if he did not scowl so much . The numerous other parts were carefully acted by a well selected and painstaking company . We may add thafc Mr . Barrett's lease of the Princess's expires in about six weeks , when Miss Hawthorne will return , to produce a new piece .
Olympic . —Mr . Rutland Barringfcon ' s version of " Mr . Barnes of New York , " which was first produced afc a matinee , has recently been put in the evening bill , under the title of "To the Death . " Since it was first produced the author has touched up his work here and there , with result that we now have a most powerful and
interesting play . The last act has been shortened , and it is now a very strong one . The maiu fault , however , is in tho casting of the characters . Of course there is an exception to every rule , and this time the exception is in favour of Mr . E . S . Willard , who resnmes his original part of Danella . This actor gives a most vivid and
artistic portrayal of the part , and nightly scores . Miss Amy McNeil , although always a painstaking actress , is not strong enough for the part of Marita Paoli ; at times she was unable to rise to the situation . Mr . Yorke Stephens is interesting as Mr . Barnes , and he was ably backed in the love scenes by Miss Gertrude Kingston , as Enid .
Miss Ellen Leyton made a mistake when she undertook tbe part of the mischievous Maud Chax'teris , but Mr . Julian Cross scored in his original part of old Thomasso . Mr . Beeves Smith made a manly Anstruther , the other characters call for no comment . " To the Death " has been drawing capital houses ; we hope this will continue for some time to come .
On and after Monday next , and during the summer months , the performance of " Sweet Lavender , " which ia now approaching its 100 th representation , at Terry ' s Theatre , will commence nfc 8 . 30 p . m . Notwithstanding the bright evenings , the piece is being played to a .
Rood business as ever , the " House full boards being seen nightly , This is also the case with the " Ileal Little Lord Fauntleroy , " who holds levees at 3 p . m . daily , with the exception of Saturdays , when Sweet Lavender " givea her usual weekly matinee .
This evening ( Saturday ) Mrs . Bernard Beere will reproduce Masks and Faces , " in which she was recently so successful . Mis . Beere will be supported by Miss Kate Yanghan ( Mabel Vane ) , Mr . Henry Neville ( Triplet ) , Mr . W . Herbert ( Ernest Yane ) , and M . Marius ( Sir Charles Pomander ) .
Miss Calhouu will start a season ab fche Pioyalty Theatre on Monday next , when will be presented , for the first time , " The Scm-let Letter , " written by the Hon . Stephen Coleridge and Mr . ¦ Norman Forbes . Miss Calhoun will essay tho part of Hester Pryuuo , a nd will be supported bMessrs . Forbes lloberteouNorman Forbes
y , , A-Beaumont , Elwood , and Mrs . Huntley . ( On Tuesday evening next , the charming little piece , entitled Blackberries , " will be revived afc the Strand Theatre . Miss Alice Atherton will appear in her original part of Charlie Cobb , with new i
songs and dances . : His Wives " will still be kept in the bill . That most successful opera , " The Mikado , " will be revived at tho avo 7 Theatre ne .. _ Thursday evening , with most of tho original caste .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor . respondents . All biters must hear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith .
THE ANONYMOUS CIRCULAR—BOYS' SCHOOL . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —A printed oiicuUr , conr _ . inir . ir tin- most impudent falsehoods , his been s . ni to me , wbi' -h b' nr * r _ ei . hu- tf- « name of the printer nor of the writer , while fc ^ f pm . pr ha « been carefully selected without a water-murk . I dn n > t jr' > p t » n
refer to any of the libellous pi > rU' > ns of th * d >< rutnpi-t , n * I «• t \ r . stand that as soon as the printe r nnd writer of •!> . » «> UII ~ < an l > d >• . covered , the l > ish of the criminal law will bf appli- d fc thnir b . i > 'k « . N > t knowing anything abont the nporfc of 'h » IVovinoial ( -. nnd Lodge of West Yorkshire therein ref erred to ] have m > rie iiiquinw " ,
and find thafc one of that description was issued in the ye ir 1874 , was discussed afterwards at several meedngs of the Gennral Committee , and a vote of " unabated confidence in fche House and Audit Committees and Executive" waa passed * t a Quarterly Court on 10 th April 1876 , in a meeting of over 170 brethren , with only
five dissentients . This report was issued in 1874 , bufc as put forward by the anonymous scribbler is made to apeak of 1888 . Whatever the Province of West Yorkshire thought then ifc is evidently of a different opinion now , as the Prov . Grand Master has nominated one of their most respected brethren , Bro . John Wordsworth ,
as a member of fche House Committee . He will receive the unanimous support of the present members thereof . The Secretarial and Office expenses— £ 7819 15 s 6 d—are also quoted from the same , 1874 , reporfc . In 1886 the office expenses were £ 1696 , and in 1887 £ 1724 . In the published reporfc of the
Iosfcitution for 1886 , called in the circular " this year , " fche average cost per boy was £ 40 6 s 7 £ d > and nofc £ 54 10 a 3 d as in the Yorkshire reporfc 1874 . The deficit on the general account for 1886 , mentioned in the circular , is shown by the statement on page 26 fco be £ 47 8 ., the remainder of the adverse balance being caused by the
extraordinary expenditure on tbe New Preparatory School . As the document has been extensively circulated on tbe eve of fche election of the Honse Committee your readers can well appreciate the " fair
spirit" of this cowardly attack , and may appreciate at its real value the desire " that the matters therein referred to should see a little daylight and be investigated . " Why has the writer not faith enough in himself to append his signature to his precious production ?
Yours sincerely , A . F . GODSON . 2 Pump Court , Temple , E . C . 30 th May 1888 .
As we have said elsewhere the Freemasons of England will have a bnsy time of ifc in London during the next few days , and no doubt a few of them , and more particularly their fair friends who will -join in the festivities , will need
a lifcfcle refreshment mixed with their labours , liver ready to meet fche requirements of fcheir patrons , the proprietor ' s of the Holborn Restaurant have made special provision foi * the accommodation of some of those who will visit the
metropolis , and for their especial benefit ; will start their table d'hote half an hour earlier than usual on the first , four days of next week . In another column will be found copies of the menus which will be offered on these occasions ,
and which will no doubt be largely patronised by English Craftsmen and their friends , more especially on Thursday , when so many ladies will take part in the celebration at the Albert Hall , and will require something subatantinl as
a basis on which to enjoy the " li g ht ' refreshment WI M . TI will be there provided for them , and which we arei-ifi-i' -i . e- ) will be in marked contrast fco the more substantia I repy . itof their favoured brothers , tbe Stewards for the Festival .
The company present on Friday , at fche banquet given by the Lord Mayor , at the Mansion House , to the member-- of the Emulation Lodge , of which he is W . M ., included Mr . Ex-Sheriff Burt , J . P ., Major and Sheriff Davies , J . P ., and Mr . Sheriff Higgs .
Bro . E . T . Edwards is the Master designate of tbe Chough Lodge , which will shortly be consecrated .
The Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction now hold their meetings afc the Middleton Arms , corner of Qaeeu ' s-roari and Middleton-road , Dalston , at eight o ' clock .
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Monmouthshire will be hold on Thursday , the 28 th June next , at Newport , under fche banner of the Silurian Lodge .
Ais' OLD LODGE . — St . John ' s Lodge , No . 1 , of Newport , R . I ' celebrated the one hundred aud thirty-seventh annual meeting of the Lodge on 19 th December 1887 , when Bro . Robert S . Franklin ivas elected W , M .
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The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
PrincOSS ' s . —Mr . Wilson Barrett ' s return to his old home ha ? enabled him to score another success . This has been brought about by Hall Caine's romantic drama , in five acts , entitled " The Ben-my-Chree . " The play , which is from tho novel "The Deemster , " runs on similar lines to " Faust , " with the exception that there is no
Mephisfcophelea . The work , however , is so carefully written , and so powerfully acted that ifc is sure to have a long run . Of course there are faults , but they can easily be overlooked . For instance , we presume the audience ought to sympathise with Dan Mylrea , but why they should we cannot see : he is , in the first two acts , a lazy ,
goodfor-nofching vagabond , who blames any one , rather than himself , because he loses a ploughing match . Again , when he is banished , wo feel kindly towards him , but hia speech to the caged bird is anything but in taste . Notwithstanding these faults , fche play is so unconventional that it caused the audience to eagerly watch its progress from
beginning to end . The situations are artistically led up to , the one afc the end of the third , and again afc the end of the last act , being alone sufficient to " make " the piece . Founded on a peculiar power held by the Church over tbe law , tbe autboi * s have plenty of scope to work upon , and with what result we have already said . The maiu
story can be told in a few words . Dan Mylrea has caused the whole of his relations to turn against him , except his cousin Mona . One evening she sends for Dan , to give him advice , and Mona's brother , Ewan , seeing Dan leave his sister ' s room by the window , accuses Dan of having been there for no good purpose , forces a quarrel on him ,
with result that Ewan is killed . For this Dan has sentence passed on him by his father , who represents tha Church ; this sentence is , that he be banished for ever from human society . How Dan ' s faithful friend , Davy Fayle , finds him out , and tells him that Mona is accused of unchastifcy , how Dan braves all danger , and confronts her accuser
afc the altar , with result that consequent on the shock to Mona she dies in Dan's arms . After this he is taken to death for having disobeyed the sentence passed on him . Although the end is a somewhat gloomy one , it is interesting . In Dan Mylrea Mr . Wilson Barrett has one of the parts he so delights in . In the first act he
manages todepict the backsliding youth , while later on he is thoroughly sincere in his repentance . One question we would like to ask Mr . Barrett , how is it he is clean shaved after being away from civilisation for over a year ? As Mona , Miss Eastlake is both winning and sympathetic , and gains tbe good opinion of her audience . One of the
finest pieces of acting in the play is that of Mr . John Maclean as the Bishop . A more dignified and careful representation conld not be wished for . Mr . H . Cooper-CHffe was excellent , as the Governor of the Island , while Mr . Austin Melford was well suited in the Deemster . Mr . George Barrett was amusing and tender as the kind-hearted
young fisherman Davy , but Mr . Charles Fulton would be more appreciated if he did not scowl so much . The numerous other parts were carefully acted by a well selected and painstaking company . We may add thafc Mr . Barrett's lease of the Princess's expires in about six weeks , when Miss Hawthorne will return , to produce a new piece .
Olympic . —Mr . Rutland Barringfcon ' s version of " Mr . Barnes of New York , " which was first produced afc a matinee , has recently been put in the evening bill , under the title of "To the Death . " Since it was first produced the author has touched up his work here and there , with result that we now have a most powerful and
interesting play . The last act has been shortened , and it is now a very strong one . The maiu fault , however , is in tho casting of the characters . Of course there is an exception to every rule , and this time the exception is in favour of Mr . E . S . Willard , who resnmes his original part of Danella . This actor gives a most vivid and
artistic portrayal of the part , and nightly scores . Miss Amy McNeil , although always a painstaking actress , is not strong enough for the part of Marita Paoli ; at times she was unable to rise to the situation . Mr . Yorke Stephens is interesting as Mr . Barnes , and he was ably backed in the love scenes by Miss Gertrude Kingston , as Enid .
Miss Ellen Leyton made a mistake when she undertook tbe part of the mischievous Maud Chax'teris , but Mr . Julian Cross scored in his original part of old Thomasso . Mr . Beeves Smith made a manly Anstruther , the other characters call for no comment . " To the Death " has been drawing capital houses ; we hope this will continue for some time to come .
On and after Monday next , and during the summer months , the performance of " Sweet Lavender , " which ia now approaching its 100 th representation , at Terry ' s Theatre , will commence nfc 8 . 30 p . m . Notwithstanding the bright evenings , the piece is being played to a .
Rood business as ever , the " House full boards being seen nightly , This is also the case with the " Ileal Little Lord Fauntleroy , " who holds levees at 3 p . m . daily , with the exception of Saturdays , when Sweet Lavender " givea her usual weekly matinee .
This evening ( Saturday ) Mrs . Bernard Beere will reproduce Masks and Faces , " in which she was recently so successful . Mis . Beere will be supported by Miss Kate Yanghan ( Mabel Vane ) , Mr . Henry Neville ( Triplet ) , Mr . W . Herbert ( Ernest Yane ) , and M . Marius ( Sir Charles Pomander ) .
Miss Calhouu will start a season ab fche Pioyalty Theatre on Monday next , when will be presented , for the first time , " The Scm-let Letter , " written by the Hon . Stephen Coleridge and Mr . ¦ Norman Forbes . Miss Calhoun will essay tho part of Hester Pryuuo , a nd will be supported bMessrs . Forbes lloberteouNorman Forbes
y , , A-Beaumont , Elwood , and Mrs . Huntley . ( On Tuesday evening next , the charming little piece , entitled Blackberries , " will be revived afc the Strand Theatre . Miss Alice Atherton will appear in her original part of Charlie Cobb , with new i
songs and dances . : His Wives " will still be kept in the bill . That most successful opera , " The Mikado , " will be revived at tho avo 7 Theatre ne .. _ Thursday evening , with most of tho original caste .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor . respondents . All biters must hear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith .
THE ANONYMOUS CIRCULAR—BOYS' SCHOOL . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —A printed oiicuUr , conr _ . inir . ir tin- most impudent falsehoods , his been s . ni to me , wbi' -h b' nr * r _ ei . hu- tf- « name of the printer nor of the writer , while fc ^ f pm . pr ha « been carefully selected without a water-murk . I dn n > t jr' > p t » n
refer to any of the libellous pi > rU' > ns of th * d >< rutnpi-t , n * I «• t \ r . stand that as soon as the printe r nnd writer of •!> . » «> UII ~ < an l > d >• . covered , the l > ish of the criminal law will bf appli- d fc thnir b . i > 'k « . N > t knowing anything abont the nporfc of 'h » IVovinoial ( -. nnd Lodge of West Yorkshire therein ref erred to ] have m > rie iiiquinw " ,
and find thafc one of that description was issued in the ye ir 1874 , was discussed afterwards at several meedngs of the Gennral Committee , and a vote of " unabated confidence in fche House and Audit Committees and Executive" waa passed * t a Quarterly Court on 10 th April 1876 , in a meeting of over 170 brethren , with only
five dissentients . This report was issued in 1874 , bufc as put forward by the anonymous scribbler is made to apeak of 1888 . Whatever the Province of West Yorkshire thought then ifc is evidently of a different opinion now , as the Prov . Grand Master has nominated one of their most respected brethren , Bro . John Wordsworth ,
as a member of fche House Committee . He will receive the unanimous support of the present members thereof . The Secretarial and Office expenses— £ 7819 15 s 6 d—are also quoted from the same , 1874 , reporfc . In 1886 the office expenses were £ 1696 , and in 1887 £ 1724 . In the published reporfc of the
Iosfcitution for 1886 , called in the circular " this year , " fche average cost per boy was £ 40 6 s 7 £ d > and nofc £ 54 10 a 3 d as in the Yorkshire reporfc 1874 . The deficit on the general account for 1886 , mentioned in the circular , is shown by the statement on page 26 fco be £ 47 8 ., the remainder of the adverse balance being caused by the
extraordinary expenditure on tbe New Preparatory School . As the document has been extensively circulated on tbe eve of fche election of the Honse Committee your readers can well appreciate the " fair
spirit" of this cowardly attack , and may appreciate at its real value the desire " that the matters therein referred to should see a little daylight and be investigated . " Why has the writer not faith enough in himself to append his signature to his precious production ?
Yours sincerely , A . F . GODSON . 2 Pump Court , Temple , E . C . 30 th May 1888 .
As we have said elsewhere the Freemasons of England will have a bnsy time of ifc in London during the next few days , and no doubt a few of them , and more particularly their fair friends who will -join in the festivities , will need
a lifcfcle refreshment mixed with their labours , liver ready to meet fche requirements of fcheir patrons , the proprietor ' s of the Holborn Restaurant have made special provision foi * the accommodation of some of those who will visit the
metropolis , and for their especial benefit ; will start their table d'hote half an hour earlier than usual on the first , four days of next week . In another column will be found copies of the menus which will be offered on these occasions ,
and which will no doubt be largely patronised by English Craftsmen and their friends , more especially on Thursday , when so many ladies will take part in the celebration at the Albert Hall , and will require something subatantinl as
a basis on which to enjoy the " li g ht ' refreshment WI M . TI will be there provided for them , and which we arei-ifi-i' -i . e- ) will be in marked contrast fco the more substantia I repy . itof their favoured brothers , tbe Stewards for the Festival .
The company present on Friday , at fche banquet given by the Lord Mayor , at the Mansion House , to the member-- of the Emulation Lodge , of which he is W . M ., included Mr . Ex-Sheriff Burt , J . P ., Major and Sheriff Davies , J . P ., and Mr . Sheriff Higgs .
Bro . E . T . Edwards is the Master designate of tbe Chough Lodge , which will shortly be consecrated .
The Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction now hold their meetings afc the Middleton Arms , corner of Qaeeu ' s-roari and Middleton-road , Dalston , at eight o ' clock .
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Monmouthshire will be hold on Thursday , the 28 th June next , at Newport , under fche banner of the Silurian Lodge .
Ais' OLD LODGE . — St . John ' s Lodge , No . 1 , of Newport , R . I ' celebrated the one hundred aud thirty-seventh annual meeting of the Lodge on 19 th December 1887 , when Bro . Robert S . Franklin ivas elected W , M .